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[quote name='neepheid' timestamp='1373984737' post='2143841']
I dunno. It does sound nice - it was this fact, coupled with the big fat chunky neck (and the lesser spotted Scottish summer) that made me think "ah, go on!" ;)

The pickup is more Gretsch-y than Ricky IMO - Fender's take on a TV Jones Thundertron, I presume.
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I really like the look of these! Does it sound like a traditional precision?

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[quote name='canarybass' timestamp='1374182888' post='2146304']
I really like the look of these! Does it sound like a traditional precision?
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I wouldn't know, I've never spent much time with one. Logically I'd have to say "I hope not" lest we all come to the conclusion that all this pickup swapping is a load of snake oil ;)

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Looks like i`ll put this in here as the Retrovibe thread is locked, my proto telebass

[URL=http://s80.photobucket.com/user/jeffhop/media/SNV80431_zps38bcacf4.jpg.html][IMG]http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j186/jeffhop/SNV80431_zps38bcacf4.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

[URL=http://s80.photobucket.com/user/jeffhop/media/SNV80432_zpse8534304.jpg.html][IMG]http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j186/jeffhop/SNV80432_zpse8534304.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
[URL=http://s80.photobucket.com/user/jeffhop/media/SNV80433_zps9787190f.jpg.html][IMG]http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j186/jeffhop/SNV80433_zps9787190f.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
[URL=http://s80.photobucket.com/user/jeffhop/media/SNV80436_zps036e16ed.jpg.html][IMG]http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j186/jeffhop/SNV80436_zps036e16ed.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
[URL=http://s80.photobucket.com/user/jeffhop/media/SNV80439_zps998d5e87.jpg.html][IMG]http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j186/jeffhop/SNV80439_zps998d5e87.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

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Lots of great basses in this thread! Makes me want another black bass again :)

The ones I had in the past (don't own any of these anymore):

Jolana Galaxy (cheap but well built Checkoslovakian- made shortscale from the 80-s)
[url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/dolganoff/3176173873/"][/url]

Musicman Stingray V
[url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/dolganoff/2455841959/"][/url]

Squier Jazz Deluxe V
[url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/dolganoff/5742931765/"][/url]


Ibanez Gary Willis sig GWB-35
[url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/dolganoff/5503350002/"][/url]

"PBuzz" - parts bass I've built from a Hohner fretless neck and aftermarket ash body I've painted black.
[url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/dolganoff/8619523581/"][/url]


My next black bass will be a fretless maple-necked Precision for sure :)

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[quote name='DarkHeart' timestamp='1384092426' post='2272614']
Looks like i`ll put this in here as the Retrovibe thread is locked, my proto telebass

[url="http://s80.photobucket.com/user/jeffhop/media/SNV80431_zps38bcacf4.jpg.html"][/url]

[url="http://s80.photobucket.com/user/jeffhop/media/SNV80432_zpse8534304.jpg.html"][/url]
[url="http://s80.photobucket.com/user/jeffhop/media/SNV80433_zps9787190f.jpg.html"][/url]
[url="http://s80.photobucket.com/user/jeffhop/media/SNV80436_zps036e16ed.jpg.html"][/url]
[url="http://s80.photobucket.com/user/jeffhop/media/SNV80439_zps998d5e87.jpg.html"][/url]
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Why oh why did this never make it into production?! If it had a proper tele headstock and came in pink it'd be my perfect bass.

Liam

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[quote name='DolganoFF' timestamp='1384099196' post='2272720']
My next black bass will be a fretless maple-necked Precision for sure :)
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Well, here it is, freshly assembled from Fenrandez (1981-ish) body, pickup and bridge, and new maple fretless neck (EYparts, made in China):
[url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/dolganoff/11368722583/][/url]
[url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/dolganoff/11368631186/][/url]
[url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/dolganoff/11368599645/][/url]

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My '75 Fender Precision here...a bit on the heavy side but plays beautifully and sounds even better :)

[url="http://s105.photobucket.com/user/PauBass/media/75%20Precision/P1030833.jpg.html"][/url]

[url="http://s105.photobucket.com/user/PauBass/media/75%20Precision/IMG_1698-1.jpg.html"][/url]

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[quote name='BetaFunk' timestamp='1387226659' post='2309666']
Very Nice. I have a Guild Pilot (like the one on the left) in yellow with Kahler Tremolo.

Superb basses.
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good choice, and if you put the right pickups in these pilots they're epic.

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